Lot 1176
(Forts) F. Adams, Nov - 18. (Mississippi Territory), straightline postmark and red manuscript "25" cent rating on 1805 folded letter to Washington Pa., letter datelined "Bayou Sarah, Nov 3rd 1805" (Spanish West Florida) from David Bradford, a prominent leader of the Pennsylvania Whiskey Rebellion of 1794, to prominent statesman David Redick, letter refers to traveler going through Kentucky, Very Fine.Estimate $600 - 800.
The 1794 rebellion was subdued by forces sent by President George Washington with Bradford escaping to Spanish West Florida.
Realized: $650